Intestine and Lower Gastrointestinal Tract · 4 November 2024

Specific risk factors identified for suicide in colorectal cancer patients

A study analyzed 309,561 colorectal cancer patients, revealing that male sex, non-Hispanic ethnicity, low income, and metastatic disease significantly increase suicide risk. The suicide rate decreased from 1% in 2000-2010 to 0.05% in 2011-2020. Among those diagnosed in the latter period, the risk of suicide reduced substantially. The findings suggest that targeted screening for suicidality in vulnerable groups should be integrated into oncologic care to address these risk factors effectively.

Journal Article by Dourado J, Emile SH (…) Wexner SD et 5 al. in BMC Surg

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